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Why is there still no cure for brain tumors?

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First of all, there are several types of brain cancer (what you call tumors, which is more broad term). Some are metastases from other cancers. Some have different causes and pathophysiology. Second, most can be treated, usually through a combination of chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgery. Yes, some cannot be ... read more

There are lots of types of brain tumors: both in terms of cells but also the part of the brain it effects ( meningioma is in the meninges, etc) as well as benign, metastatic and malignant tumors. There have been great advances in brain tumor detection as well as treatment (surgical and non surgical. read more

And because their micro-environments can help cancer cells evade therapy, extending analyses beyond the glioblastoma cells themselves is a Profiling brain cancers for more targeted treatmentsProfessor Roel Verhaak, Ph.D., is focused on the analysis of cancer genomics data to improve our understanding of cancer biology. read more

Why benign tumors may still need treatment. Benign brain tumors grow and press on nearby areas of the brain. They rarely spread into other tissues, but they can come back. “Benign tumors can be troublesome, depending on their location,” Dr. Recinos says. “If they’re on the top of the head where there are no critical nerves, growth is more tolerated. read more